May June 2018

and if you wait to late into the summer you may share the trail with some rattlesnakes as well. If you have time, you can also ex- plore the Rowena Plateau Hike. Volunteer led interpretive hikes may be available in the early spring which will explain the flo- ra and fauna found in this unique area. Continuing east from the overlook on the historic highway you can drive the well- known Rowena Loops and return to I-84 at Mayer State Park.  x 19 Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon | www.plso.org The Lost Surveyor Portland on I-84, take the Mosier exit and continue east on the Historic Columbia River Highway. Reaching the top of Rowe- na Crest, park at the Rowena Overlook. On the south side of the overlook you will find the three mile out and back trail to the top of Tom McCall Point. It’s up- hill the whole way and it will make you sweat a bit, but the views of the gorge are well worth the effort. In spring and ear- ly summer, the wildflowers are amazing